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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-05-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,642
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
$100 says it’s the brake hose. Lost count of how...

$100 says it’s the brake hose. Lost count of how many I have had to change on Chrysler products.
Forum: Repairs & Service 02-05-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,512
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
I did all the trouble shooting, added gauges to...

I did all the trouble shooting, added gauges to the pump. Wasn’t building pressure or holding. The bedroom slide would hardly creep out and had to pretty much manually push it back in. Due to fluid...
Forum: Repairs & Service 02-03-2022, 04:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,512
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
Here are the cylinders I bought from Amazon. Plus...

Here are the cylinders I bought from Amazon. Plus they are aluminum, half the weight of the original steel cylinders.
...
Forum: Repairs & Service 02-02-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,512
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
Bad slide cylinder. Mine did that too. Replaced...

Bad slide cylinder. Mine did that too. Replaced all my cylinders and no more creep.
Got them on Amazon.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-19-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,542
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
I had one like that and it destroyed the cylinder...

I had one like that and it destroyed the cylinder seals. Got a nes one on Amazon cheap. I’ve replaced all three.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Z41X2GB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-24-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,354
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
I got my new slideout cylinders on Amazon. They...

I got my new slideout cylinders on Amazon. They are Aluminum Lippert cylinders and worked great. Half the weight of the steel cylinders.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-08-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,177
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
Had the same issue. Chased it for awhile,...

Had the same issue. Chased it for awhile, thinking it was the pump.
It was the bedroom cylinder. I have replaced all three cylinders on my 2000 and it works great.
Here is the link for the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-15-2021, 04:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,642
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
If the pump will run the slides then the pump is...

If the pump will run the slides then the pump is not the issue. I had an issue with my slides moving out on their own. After messing with the pump i figured out it was a bad cylinder.

It sounds...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-19-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
Being in the pump business I should have known it...

Being in the pump business I should have known it wasn’t the pump.
So if you are having slide issues here’s here’s the simple way to test them. The fitting sizes are a 1/4 JIC. Get two 1/4 jic...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-18-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
Fixed it! Works great now. I did have to cut...

Fixed it! Works great now.
I did have to cut 1” off the end of the shaft.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-16-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
I found the culprit! So I disconnected the...

I found the culprit!
So I disconnected the lower slide hoses and just ran the bedroom slide. Wouldn’t hardly move and wouldn’t build any pressure. So the switched the hoses and just ran the lower...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-15-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
Well got the new cylinder installed and bled. The...

Well got the new cylinder installed and bled. The pump is still not working properly. Not building enough pressure to move the slides.
Gonna bits the bullet and buy one I found on EBay.
Picture...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-10-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
Good thing I checked. The kitchen cylinder is...

Good thing I checked. The kitchen cylinder is quite a bit shorter by 11”.
I had it out in under an hour. Got very dirty though.
I’ll keep you posted on what I find.
This is why you don’t...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-10-2020, 09:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
This is the cylinder I'm going to get after i...

This is the cylinder I'm going to get after i verify the dimensions tonight when I get home. I know the kitchen slide has an extension welded onto the end of the rod and it's 3/4-10 thread and the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-10-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
I did read the review and it was a person that...

I did read the review and it was a person that used it for their slide and it seems to have worked. I cancelled the order for the power unit and going to replace the slide cylinder.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-10-2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
My kitchen slide cylinder is the same length as...

My kitchen slide cylinder is the same length as the living room but with an extension welded onto the end of it.

Jetson, how did you get the end of the cylinder opened up? I removed the nut but...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-09-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
So after pulling the pump again and going over it...

So after pulling the pump again and going over it I found nothing wrong with it. I have gauges on both ports and capped the fittings. When I tested it the pump went up to 2k psi on both sides. The...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-01-2020, 04:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
I ordered these pressure seals on McMaster-Carr ...

I ordered these pressure seals on McMaster-Carr

https://www.mcmaster.com/93781A038/
And an Buna-N oring kit & Copper seal kit from Amazon. The Orings for the two tubes are a 012 size.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-31-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
My company is not in the hydraulic pump biz. But...

My company is not in the hydraulic pump biz. But I know how gear pumps work. The issue is sealing the hi pressure pipes inside the manifold. I ordered some new orings and copper hi pressure seals to...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-31-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,398
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
DeWald pump

So on my 3280RL the hydraulic pump isn't working good. Not producing enough pressure. I am in the Industrial pump service business and have had the pump apart. The pump itself is in good shape but...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-12-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,412
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
It’s the outside shower. Same as my 2000 Montana....

It’s the outside shower. Same as my 2000 Montana. The storage compartment key should fit all of the outside locks. Lube it up and make sure the key is inserted properly. I’ve never used it but open...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-12-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
Harbor freight sells the Marine grade heat shrink...

Harbor freight sells the Marine grade heat shrink tubing. Works great and very water tight.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-12-2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,589
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
I had the same issue on my left living room slide...

I had the same issue on my left living room slide last year. I figured it was from leaving them extended for long periods of time. Had to replace it as it leaked pretty bad. Now the right side...
Forum: Repairs & Service 07-08-2018, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By Scottsjeeprolet
I would think that should be covered under...

I would think that should be covered under warranty
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